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Municipality in Zambales, Philippines
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Cabangan (pronounced as “Kabang-gan”) is a town of the province of Zambales in the Philippines.
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A peak involving a 2- to 3-hour climb through exposed terrain with the only vegetation being grass, not the best option during the summer heat from March to May. Most climbs involve a descent afterwards to the Maligha and Agbobotilya Rivers to cool off.
Cabangan's beachfront stretches through eight barangays along the South China Sea and consists of grayish sand. However, the strong waves make the beach more ideal for surfing than long-range swimming.
A stretch of clear waters included in hiking itineraries for Mount Mariglem.
A stretch of clear waters included in hiking itineraries for Mount Mariglem, featuring water-sculpted cliffs and natural pools.
A privately-built pier that was built to host barges extracting sand from Cabangan. It is also used by residents as a recreational and boating area at the estuary of the Bangan River.
A restaurant serving Filipino dishes. Their main draw is the bulalo (beef soup with bone marrow).
Serves varied dishes such as sandwiches, burgers and seafood. Offers takeaway platters for those trying to buy picnic meals to the beach.
A restaurant serving Middle Eastern cuisine.
A small place serving goto (rice porridge with tripe) and mami (chicken noodle soup) near Cabangan Beach.
Serves hand-kneaded dough and locally-sourced toppings.
Restaurant serving Korean cuisine.
Restaurant serving Filipino comfort food. Also hosts live bands on some occasions.
Coffee with pastas and Mexican snacks.
Market days on Tuesdays and Fridays, when there are more merchandise to be bought than usual.
Cabangan lies along the Olongapo-Bugallon Road, the main thoroughfare in Zambales.
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